Example Sentences

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At the end of recessions, for example, forward-looking investors will be anticipating the economy’s subsequent recovery.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Whatever’s next for the Richmond Greyhounds, you can believe that many will be anticipating “Ted Lasso’s” return.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2025

He can see a time when, after this pandemic is over, there will be an emotional backlog of stress - something that the churches and clergy and people in caring roles will be anticipating.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2020

Of these attractions, it will be the second last on that list that Caledonian Sleeper travellers will be anticipating.

From The Guardian • Apr. 27, 2019

For Clinton the challenge will be anticipating which Donald Trump shows up, and for Trump, it will be to avoid any major missteps.

From Time • Aug. 29, 2016